Monday, August 29, 2011

Okay, no real walks to speak of this week. Though more than last week. Same kind of eating. I guess you may be able to tell what that equation equals. Yep, I gained again. I gained 1.6 pounds this week. Ouch!

The great thing is, I still weigh less than I did at the start of my previous pregnancy! I even mentioned that to my doctor at my visit last week and she did say I looked thinner.

Previous Monday Weight: 223.4

Today's Weight: 225

Weight change from last week: +1.6

Total Loss since weight loss journey got serious on December 13th 2010: 36.9

Monday, August 22, 2011

Okay, no real walks to speak of this week. Same kind of eating. I guess you may be able to tell what that equation equals. Yep, I gained again. However, I can say I only gained 5 pounds in my first trimester. I guess that isn't that bad, though I had wanted it to be less. I am now in my second trimester. I gained 1.4 pounds this week. Ouch!

The great thing is, I still weigh less than I did at the start of my previous pregnancy!

I don't really see losing any more weight this pregnancy. But who knows. I am just hoping most of the weight gain will be baby weight.

Previous Monday Weight: 222

Today's Weight: 223.4

Weight change from last week: +1.4

Total Loss since weight loss journey got serious on December 13th 2010: 38.5

Monday, August 15, 2011

It appears that being able to take walks during VBS has helped my weight. I didn't have a huge loss. In fact, not much of a loss at all. But I didn't gain, and that is perfect for me right now. Especially having to eat the pretzel (and sometimes more) at bedtime.

Before I go any further I thought I would clarify one point. I have mentioned it in the past, but I have noticed by people's comments that not everyone is aware I am pregnant. I know, perfect timing, in the middle of a weight loss challenge. Even if I lose a little, I know I will not be losing the amount needed for the challenge. I have come to terms with that. What I haven't come to terms with is my body's cravings for unhealthy foods and my being unable to down my salads the way I was doing before I got pregnant. You would think that a pregnant body would be craving the healthy things. Just doesn't seem fair.

I have to eat before I get out of bed in the morning. Each pregnancy has been different for me. Last pregnancy I was eating Crispix. This time it is Life or Cinnamon Life cereal. I have to have eggs for breakfast, either scrambled or an egg sandwich. I've tried doing the 1 egg, 1 egg white, but seem to need both whole eggs. I usually have some sort of cheese with this and try to get in some spinach or broccoli if I remember, which hasn't been that often lately. Hoping posting this will help me remember to add the veggie. I have a cup of apple or orange juice with my prenatal vitamins and iron.

Mid-morning I need to have a snack. I usually grab some sort of granola bar or cereal bar. Lunch varies, but I miss my big salads, as I have already mentioned. We have pb&j, chicken patties, tuna, chicken nuggets, peanut butter and banana sandwiches, or bologna and cheese. Those are what we alternate through usually. I try to get some sort of veggie, but most of the time I am making a canned veggie for the children, and as I don't like them very much I try to eat a small salad, but can't even down that. I have been fortunate to have been able to get some tomatoes out of our garden, though they are tiny due to the lack of rain and intense heat last month. Sometimes I eat fruit, sometimes not.

I definitely find myself eating too much junk. I AM trying. At least hubby limited me to one pretzel at bedtime this week (I'm talking about the soft frozen pretzels that you have to warm up in the oven. We add a very small amount of salt and 2 thin, thin slices of deli Muenster cheese). That may have helped. As did the hour long walks while the children were in VBS, I'm sure.

As I said, a small loss.

The great thing is, I still weigh less than I did at the start of my previous pregnancy!

Previous Monday Weight: 222.2

Today's Weight: 222

Weight change from last week: - .2

Total Loss since weight loss journey got serious on December 13th 2010: 39.9

Monday, August 8, 2011

I gained again. I hadn't thought I had done that badly. I know the pretzels right before bed are not great for me, but I have to have something and they work the best. Last week we also walked for an hour Sunday night. This week I haven't been able to get out and walk. My son no longer lives with us, he finally got his apartment. Unfortunately, this leaves us nobody to watch the children at night. When hubby is home we liked to walk around town after the children were in bed. Not as possible now. So, we'll see how I do next week. Here is my weight this week

Previous Monday Weight: 219.4

Today's Weight: 222.2

Weight change from last week: +2.8

Total Loss since weight loss journey got serious on December 13th 2010: 39.7

Monday, August 1, 2011

I know, I chickened out and didn't post last week. I had gained more weight (another pound). It had been so hot, I had had no energy the week before. I actually hadn't been spending a lot of time online anyway, because I was getting headaches and the computer was making them worse. We also hadn't been taking our walks. My snacking has not gotten any better either.

So, here is last week's weight.

This morning I was thrilled and a little shocked to see that I had lost that pound and was back where I was two weeks ago. We have taken a few more walks with the children this week (still hot, but not near as bad). And last night we took a night time walk. When we got home I checked the time and saw we had walked for an hour!

I have also been eating salads again. Our little store has a very limited selection. For a while we have only been able to choose Dole's Greener Selection or the Iceberg Lettuce. I just don't really like these. They finally got some Classic Romaine in, and I had a couple of really nice salads this week.

I have to say I was surprised because we had eaten out at Burger King yesterday and had ice cream for dessert. Hubby's parents were down helping my son move to his new apartment. We needed something for dinner besides the few leftovers we have.

So I am happy to be back at

Previous Monday Weight: 220.4

Today's Weight: 219.4

Weight change from last week: -1

Total Loss since weight loss journey got serious on December 13th 2010: 42.5

About Me

I am a stay at home mom. I have always wanted to teach, started college with a major in Early Education, but ended up staying home with my son (which turned into staying home with my 2 sons and daughter). Years later ended up with an Associates Degree in Human Services. Which helped me get a director's position at the Montessori I was working at. I am now staying home with my 3 young children. While my older children are off in public school we are homeschooling. I am doing what I always dreamed of doing, teaching!! I feel this is where God has led and willed me to be. I will be here to "Train up [my children] in the way [they] should go: [so] when [they are] old, [they] will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6